About Hetherington
The surname Hetherington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "hæð" meaning heath or moorland, and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the name Hetherington likely refers to someone who lived in or near a settlement located on or near a heath or moorland.
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The surname Hetherington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hetherington based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hetherington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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